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Gender in English: How English forces speakers to conform to a gender binary
Gender in English: How English forces speakers to conform to a gender binary Editorial April 12, 2021, by Cheyenne Heavener 2 Imagine a reader. What do they look like? Whether they’re reading a scientific textbook or a ‘zine, it doesn’t matter, but what does matter is the first image that came to mind when you began to visualize a reader. For most of my life, any text I read assumed that the reader was male.
The Biden Administration’s Top Ten Accomplishments in the First 100 Days
President Joe Biden has been in office for just under a hundred days and he’s been quite busy. He started with nine executive orders and signed three bills while announcing the American Rescue Plan. The American Rescue Plan is an “aggressive, two-step plan for rescue…by investing in America…” It is, perhaps, the president’s largest step in surmounting the COVID crisis in the country. But that isn’t all President Biden has done.
Springfield Coffee Crawl: What Springfield’s Indie-Coffee scene has to offer
Maclen and Cheyenne set out on a warm sunny day to see what Springfield’s Indie-Coffee scene really has to offer. They stopped at some of downtown’s favorites: Big Momma’s, Eurasia and The Coffee Ethic. They also stopped in on the town’s newest additions, Black Lab Coffee Co and Rise, to see if the places offered anything new to the already bustling coffee culture. To keep things fairly consistent, Maclen chose to stick with iced drinks with dairy milk and Cheyenne ordered hot drinks with oat milk.
Campus Voice: The C.H. “Chub” O’Reilly Enterprise Center
In 2017, Drury University announced plans to revitalize the campus with their master plan. In Oct 2020, ground was broken on the first step of that plan: The C.H. “Chub” O’Reilly Enterprise Center. This is the “first new academic building in 20 years” built on the grounds. The name honors the late C.H. “Chub” O’Reilly and was unveiled at the groundbreaking ceremony.
TikTok Series: Whipped coffee
TikTok Series: Whipped coffee Community, Lifestyle December 7, 2020, by Cheyenne Heavener 1 The recipe said to whip equal parts instant coffee, sugar and hot water (2 tbsp). They recommended an electric mixer, but I don’t really have one of those. So, I pulled out my trusty whisk and started mixing. At first, it was just a weird watery mixture that smelled vaguely of coffee. As I whisked though, the mixture started to gradually thicken.
Winter break: The classic books to read while you relax before spring
Winter break: The classic books to read while you relax before spring Editorial, Lifestyle, Weekend December 7, 2020, by Cheyenne Heavener 2 Wondering how to keep busy over the extended winter break? Worried you might forgetall the things you’ve been studying so hard to remember? Keep those synapses firing while you take a breather by picking up some classics you might not have grabbed until now.
The Election: From a female veteran’s perspective
The Election: From a female veteran’s perspective Editorial November 23, 2020, by Cheyenne Heavener 5 The election wasn’t rigged. There’ve been no fraudulent votes, no voter fraud even. But there are a lot of gaps in the transition between two presidential administrations. Here’s the deal. I am a military veteran and what I’m seeing isn’t good. I’m not the most conventional veteran, so I’ll grant that my opinion may not match my once-companions.
Contention in Presidential Elections: The history of United States’ contested elections and how it tracks in 2020
This is not the first presidential election which has seen conflict. This is not even the first election that has been contested by candidates. Not even close. However, the 2020 battle between former Vice President Joe Biden and President Trump is unique. For one, it can hardly be constituted as a battle. According to the Associated Press, Biden has won 290 electoral votes and over 77 million individual votes. Trump has won 219 electoral votes and over 72 million in the popular vote.
Thanksgiving Break: How is Drury looking ahead and looking to students?
Thanksgiving Break: How is Drury looking ahead and looking to students? Campus News, Community November 9, 2020, by Cheyenne Heavener 1 With the Thanksgiving holiday and break fast approaching, students are wondering about Drury’s official stance on classes resuming in-person. In the weekly update, sent on Oct 29, the Drury University COVID-19 Response Team stated “classes will resume in-person on Monday, November 30 for the final two weeks of the semester.
Dexter comes back to the Silver Screen: Showtime announces a new limited season of the hit show starring Michael C. Hall
Dexter comes back to the Silver Screen: Showtime announces a new limited season of the hit show starring Michael C. Hall Editorial, Lifestyle October 26, 2020, by Cheyenne Heavener 3 Last week, Showtime announced the limited season revival of Dexter. Fans, past and current, went crazy. The trailer was shared on all the big social media platforms and word has continued to spread. Dexter follows the titular character, played by Michael C. Hall, through his everyday life.
Local Bookshops: Where to find great books at better prices in Springfield
Local Bookshops: Where to find great books at better prices in Springfield Editorial October 19, 2020, by Cheyenne Heavener 1 For a student bookworm, finding books on a college budget can be a difficult endeavor. The typical chain bookstores can be expensive, and the books at thrift stores are sometimes as gently used as a motel mattress. However, living in Springfield means there are some great local secondhand bookstores with good-looking books at better-looking prices.
2020 First Presidential Debate: A snapshot of Drury student and professor reactions
2020 First Presidential Debate: A snapshot of Drury student and professor reactions Uncategorized October 11, 2020, by copyeditor 5 The first of three debates between presidential candidates President Donald Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden was held on Sept. 29, 2020. The event was divided into six segments which lasted 15 minutes with Chris Wallace of Fox News moderating as well as choosing the discussion topics, which included the questions asked within those topics.
Food DUdes: That Lebanese Place
Food DUdes: That Lebanese Place Editorial October 5, 2020, by Sammie Ellis 1 Springfield has many good restaurants, a lot of which reside on Commercial Street. One of C-Street’s best culinary gems is the aptly named Lebanese restaurant, That Lebanese Place. That Lebanese Place is located at 338 E Commercial St, just a short distance from Drury’s campus. The inside is quaint, but with interesting seating and decor. They have tables and rounded wooden booths that give the place a cozy feel.
College in The Time of COVID: What Is It Like to Be A Freshman in 2020
College in The Time of COVID: What Is It Like to Be A Freshman in 2020 Community, Lifestyle September 21, 2020, by Cheyenne Heavener 1 What’s it like to be a freshman during a global pandemic? Most of us have wondered about it, but few of us have the experience of starting college with quite as much uncertainty as the high school seniors of 2020. The ever-rising number of COVID cases lurks behind the transition from home life to dorm life.
Mask-less in Springfield? Where to Find Fun and Stylish Masks Locally
Downtown, there are multiple places to pick up a stylish mask while enjoying local restaurants and businesses. A Cricket in the House, located on Walnut Street near the old Aviary Café, has a selection of handmade masks from various local and regional artists. A whimsical vintage shop, A Cricket in the House offers antiques and retro furnishings along with vintage decor and products from local creators. Their masks have a great retro, vintage look and are only $12.
Watch Indy 500 Live Stream Online Reddit free Official Channels – Indianapolis 2020 Event - Drury Mirror
For the people who are crazy about the Indy 500 event, you can opt for the best streaming ways. To help you out, we have done the research and have brought some of the best and stunning ways to watch the event online. Indianapolis 2020 event whereas the fans have booked their tickets. For the people who want to watch the championship online, you can hang on to us for the same. Also, you can buy the tickets too from your ticketing portals along with official websites.
Indie Game Club invites interested students to create: Club president hopes to empower students through gaming
Indie Game Club invites interested students to create: Club president hopes to empower students through gaming Campus News April 3, 2020, by Cheyenne Heavener 1 Lately, it seems like we only hear about one thing and the world, in general, has been crazy. But let’s take a break from that and remember that there are some good things happening in the world. One such good thing is the Indie Game Club on Drury’s campus.
Just a poser?: Give your workout a stretch with on-campus yoga classes
Just a poser?: Give your workout a stretch with on-campus yoga classes Campus News March 6, 2020, by Cheyenne Heavener 3 Getting bored of your everyday workout? Tired of doing the same old warm-up, workout, cool down and stretch routine? Have you ever thought of trying yoga? It’s not just a stretching class. There’s a lot more to it. The Drury Barber Fitness Center offers a well-rounded free fitness schedule for day school students and employees with a premium wellness discount.
Karen Craigo: Former Drury professor named Missouri Poet Laureate and visited campus
Karen Craigo: Former Drury professor named Missouri Poet Laureate and visited campus Campus News, Community February 28, 2020, by Cheyenne Heavener 107 Karen Craigo, a poet and journalist in the Springfield/Marshfield area, was appointed Missouri Poet Laureate for 2019-2021. The position was established in 2008 by former Governor Matt Blunt, and there have since been five individuals (including Craigo) who have filled it since.
Blackbear: Pop and R&B artist to perform at Drury’s O’Reilly Family Event Center in April
Blackbear: Pop and R&B artist to perform at Drury’s O’Reilly Family Event Center in April Campus News February 21, 2020, by Cheyenne Heavener 4 On Saturday, April 4, Pop and R&B recording artist blackbear is set to perform at the O’Reilly Family Event Center at 7 p.m. sponsored by Drury’s Student Government Association (SGA).
The theatre department is at it again with a bigger and better season: Drury’s premiere of four one-act plays
The theatre department is at it again with a bigger and better season: Drury’s premiere of four one-act plays Campus News February 21, 2020, by Cheyenne Heavener 1 The season of theatre Drury’s incredible theatre department is producing four one-act plays this upcoming spring. These plays have never been produced, never seen the light of the stage and were all winners of Drury’s 2017 and 2019 One-Act Play open contests.
Commuter life: How to feel more at home on campus
Commuter life: How to feel more at home on campus Campus News February 14, 2020, by Cheyenne Heavener 2 What exactly makes a student a commuter? Drury University’s Commuter Student Association (CSA) defines commuters as “students that live off-campus which use various types of transportation to and from the university.” There is a plethora of reasons a student might wish to commute.
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